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CFD 296Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,696 mi
Last recorded96,696 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFD 296Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,696 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,583 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,525 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,304 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly very slight (2.5.B.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

underside corroded in various places

Fail 9 Nov 2015 96,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.3.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly very slight (2.5.B.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

underside corroded in various places

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,049 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 89,701 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 85,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2009 80,960 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 75,135 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 68,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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CFD 296Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CFD 296Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CFD 296Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 November 1982.

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